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I'm Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries

An illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women-across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more-whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as "muses" to history's better-known men. What does it mean to be someone's "muse"? Historically, to be called a "muse" among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. Perhaps her inspiring presence is even credited in the story of his success. But the very concept of a muse underestimates these women and their abilities. At its root, muse is a support role, the title a consolation prize that claims to recognize a woman's greatness-but only in her support of another. I'm Not Your Muse reclaims the narrative of 31 of these extraordinary women, from "The Mother of the Movies" Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators. In this briskly written, incisively researched compendium, author and researcher Lori Zimmer repositions these women as the main characters of their own lives. Each profile is accented with original illustrations-including jaunty portraits in playfully constructed frames-by artist Maria Krasinski. Together, they highlight the contemporary accomplishments and historical legacies of a wide-ranging group of revolutionary women. Featured women include: - Louise Blanchard Bethune - Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore - Minnette de Silva - Clara Driscoll - Jessie Redmon Fauset - Loie Fuller - Martha Gellhorn - Eileen Gray - Belle da Costa Greene - Alice Guy-Blaché - Miss La La - Edmonia Lewis - Neysa McMein - Hildreth Meière - Lucia Moholy - May and Jane Morris - Na Hye-Sŏk - Fernande Olivier - Pan Yuliang - Ethel Reed - Clara Rockmore - Ada Bricktop Smith - Maria Tallchief - Alice B. Toklas - Suzanne Valadon - Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven - Leonora Carrington - Remedios Varo - Kati Horna

Lori Zimmer (Author), TBD, Traci Odom (Narrator)

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A Word Is Not a Sparrow: A Benefit Anthology for Ukraine Relief

Artists in Ukraine have lost their livelihoods. The Ukraine Audiobook Relief Project was launched to support artists in Ukraine whose lives are threatened because of war. It is a fundamental aspect of war to suppress story, language, and culture. Moved by this crisis of culture, members of PANA (the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association) created this audiobook to raise money for Ukrainian relief. Joined by writers and musicians, we have volunteered our work to show our support for artists living through war. The profits from the sale of this audiobook will provide financial support to the Artists at Risk Connection in Ukraine through PEN America, a non-profit organization that endeavors to safeguard the right to artistic freedom of expression and ensure that artists and cultural professionals everywhere can live and work without fear. We urge you to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine by supporting its artists. The folk wisdom of Ukraine includes this expression: “A word is not a sparrow … once it flies out, you won’t catch it.' A Word Is Not A Sparrow is a diverse anthology of stories set amid Russian repression through the centuries; personal narrator testimony about the impact in America of immigrant grandparents from Ukraine and elsewhere; powerful fables and allegories that deliver universal messages about displacement, migration, and human connection; and classic Cossack folk tales that are a touchstone of Ukrainian culture. Listen as we let these words fly out around the world. Narrated by PANA member volunteers Barry Abrams, Jennifer Jill Araya, Dave Arlington, Rosemary Benson, Anna Crowe, Claudia Dunn, Andrea Emmes, Gary Furlong, Rebecca Gallagher, Caroline Hewitt, Susan Iannucci, Elizabeth Jasicki, Tom Jordan, Jennifer March, Janet Metzger, Rich Miller, Erin Moon, Sara Morsey, Traci Odom, Sheri Saginor and Tiffany Williams. Music by Michael Nazaretz & the Samovar Russian Folk Ensemble, Jeff Crompton, Roger French, and Kenny Raskin. Writers include Barry Abrams, Sholem Yankev Abramovitsh, Andrea Emmes and Karen Bogle, Vladislav Davidzon, Christopher Dewees, Thaisa Frank, Teresa Johnson, Alla Kudzieva, Taras Shevchenko, and Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch.

Alla Kudzieva, Andrea Emmes, Barry Abrams, Christopher Dewees, Karen Bogle, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Sholem Yankev Abramovitsh, Taras Shevchenko, Teresa Johnson, Thaisa Frank, Vladislav Davidzon (Author), Anna Crowe, Caroline Hewitt, Claudia Dunn, Dave Arlington, Elizabeth Jasicki, Erin Moon, Gary Furlong, Janet Metzger, Jennifer Jill Araya, Jennifer March, Rebecca Gallagher, Rich Miller, Rosemary Benson, Sara Morsey, Sheri Saginor, Susan Iannucci, Tiffany Williams, Tom Jordan, Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Federal Agents of Magic Boxed Set: Books 1-3

FBI Agent Diana Sheen is an agent with a secret . . . . . . she carries a badge and a troll, along with a little magic. But her Most Wanted List is going to take a little extra effort. She'll have to embrace her powers and up her game to take down new threats, not to mention deal with the troll that's adopted her. All signs point to a serious threat lurking just beyond sight, pulling the strings to put the forces of good in harm's way. Magic or mundane, you break the law, and Diana's gonna find you, tag you, and bring you in. Watch out magical baddies, this agent can level the playing field. It's all in a day's work for the newest Federal Agent of Magic.

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle, Tr Cameron (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Junk Magic

Half werewolf Lia de Croissets is a member of the War Mage Corps, the police branch of the world's leading magical organization, the Silver Circle. She's an instructor assigned to train new recruits, a job considered to be significantly tougher than combat, especially right now. There is a war going on in the supernatural world, and the other side has discovered a deadly new tactic. Popular street drugs have been laced with a potent narcotic known as Punch or fey wine. An import from Faerie, the wine has been known to bring out latent magical abilities in humans, but this version does much more than that. It is so strong that it is drawing forth dangerous talents that were long ago deliberately weeded out of the magical gene pool. Someone is making monsters out of regular people and turning them loose on an unsuspecting and very unprepared world. The Corps cannot afford to fight on two fronts at once, so Lia gets a new class: one made up of the only people who might be able to counter these latest threats. It remains to be seen if a group of sullen, disaffected magical outlaws can come together to contain an ancient plague before the whole world gets sick. Contains mature themes.

Karen Chance (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy

Utilizing Dr. Martin Luther King's Beloved Community framework, activists will be empowered to create change and equity through fierce yet compassionate dialogue against racism and systematic white supremacy. Can a person be both fierce and compassionate at once? Directly challenge racist speech or actions without seeking to humiliate the other person? Interrupt hateful or habitual forms of discrimination in new ways that foster deeper change? Dr. Roxy Manning believes it's possible—and you can learn how. In this book, Dr. Manning provides a new way to conceive of antiracist conversations, along with the practical tools and frameworks that make them possible. Her work is grounded in the idea of Beloved Community, as articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a goal to aspire to and even experience now, in the present, when we refuse to give up on the possibility of human connection within ourselves, with potential allies, and with those whose words and actions create harm. This book fuels courage and provides tools to confront everyday forms of racism. It walks the reader through an effective, efficient model of dialogue that utilizes concepts of nonviolent communication and helps normalize talking about racism instead of treating it like a 'third rail,' strictly avoided or touched at one's peril. Readers will - Be empowered to identify what kind of antiracist conversation they want to have-for example, do they only want to be heard, or do they want to negotiate a change in policy? - Learn how to engage in antiracist conversations whether they are the Actor (person who says or does something racist), the Receiver (the target of racism), or the Bystander. - Learn how to notice the underlying needs and values that motivate all human actions and how those values can open up pathways to transformation. Examples of antiracist conversations highlight different ways to initiate dialogue, raise awareness, speak one's truth, and make clear, doable requests or demands for change. Drawing on her experience as a clinical psychologist, a nonviolent communication practitioner, and an Afro-Caribbean immigrant, Dr. Manning provides a model of antiracist dialogue with practical applications for individuals and organizations.

Roxy Manning, Roxy Manning PhD (Author), Carolyn Michelle Smith, Cary Hite, Deepa Samuel, Roxy Manning Phd, Stacy Gonzalez, Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Mom’s Got This: An Oriceran Urban Cozy

It's getting harder to keep magic hidden from the mundane population of Los Angeles. Good thing Lucy Heron and the Silver Griffins are working overtime to keep it a secret. Will it be enough? More magicals are flexing their powers. Nuada Industries' magical owner is trying to take out the competitors so he can grow his business. But something's off about Finn Nuada. There's something hinky about what he's doing. Meanwhile, the younger Herons have their own battle. The Underfoot Brigade have been finding ancient Tolderai sites. Will their discoveries help or hurt the Tolderai? But wait, there's more. A string of magical murders will raise an alarm. Can Lucy, Jackie, and the Silver Griffins prove who is behind it and shut it down before more are killed? And how did an elephant end up in the backyard?

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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A Mom, A Wand, And A Mission: An Oriceran Urban Cozy

Is it just a nightmare or a premonition? The suburban witch, Lucy Heron isn't sure, but she has a bad feeling something is coming, not just for her family, but the entire city. Sometimes intuition isn't wrong . . . Shadow Men are on the prowl, trying to return the world to shadow by fulfilling a prophecy. A prophecy that would plunge Los Angeles, then the world, into darkness. It could be the end of the world as humans know it. Magicals are losing their shadows resulting in comas, and eventually death. Lucy and the Silver Griffins need to track down who's behind it and put a stop to it fast. Lives, and maybe the world, depend on it. Meanwhile the small fry in the Heron Family have been busy. The Mini Griffins and the Underfoot Brigade have magical tasks of their own. Can all three groups achieve their goals and save their friends and family?

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Ogres and Mom: An Oriceran Urban Cozy

Lucy Heron knew Los Angles was a little weird, but dangerous magic is upping the ante and making art 3D. At first, it was just one incident, but trouble never stops there. Graffiti is peeling itself off the walls and starting fights on the streets of LA. Paintings are coming to life and stepping out of their frames. Tucked at the bottom of the art is the only clue-the tag, VX. Can the Silver Griffin Agent tag the art back before humans start to notice it's not part of a movie? And what is happening at a strange tattoo parlor? The Silver Griffins will need to cover the entire city to put a stop to it. Tracking down the mystery artist, organizing PTA fundraisers, keeping an eye on the Underfoots. It takes a magical mom and her family to juggle it all.

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Mom’s The Word: An Oriceran Urban Cozy

Magical medieval artifacts are on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. They are the perfect target for magical thieves. Look out Lucy Heron. It's not the usual menace looking to steal a strange magical crown. Good thing Lucy and the Silver Griffins are on the case. Meanwhile, the Underfoot Brigade are on a case of their own. Monsters are in the underground tunnels. Time to find out why. The answers to both problems are hidden in plain sight. Can they look to the past to solve the riddle of the present? Good thing the Heron family is good at researching history-including their own. Will they be able to get the answers they need in time? Will Lucy, the Herons, and the Silver Griffins be able to protect the artifacts and the City of Angels as more artifacts are revealed?

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Rogue Victory

One band of Rogue Agents. Three sets of enemies. Who will emerge victorious? Everything is on the line as Diana Sheen's team rebounds from the sneak attack on their base with aggressive moves in all directions. Nylotte's evil ex-boyfriend on Oriceran? He'll discover that taking the wrong person captive is a recipe for disaster. The artifact cult? Readying their biggest trap of all for Diana and her team, one that could prove fatal. General Ehrlich, and his secret super-soldier operation? Forced on the run, he's fully equipped to make a last stand and kill anyone who tries to take him. Diana, Cara, Rath the troll, and the RAM team will have to fight like they've never fought before if they want to defeat the enemies lined up against them. They'll have to call upon their trusted friends, Ruby Achera and Cali Leblanc, even though doing so might mean their deaths. And also upon Kevin Serrano and Natasha Kline, once enemies, now allies of convenience. Everything's at stake. The team's lives. Their friends' lives. And Sloan's personality, as he prepares to fight the artifact he never wanted, and now can't get rid of. Can the Rogue Agents prove victorious again? Only one way to find out.

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle, Tr Cameron (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Rogue Mom: An Oriceran Urban Cozy

Has anyone noticed Los Angeles is going to the monsters? The City of Angels is under attack and the Silver Griffins are calling all agents. What monster is making the rounds and threatening to expose magic? Gruffbar has returned and is invading dreams. The sinister Dwarf has figured out how to sap away magicals' dreams and aspirations. Silver Griffins Agent 485 Lucy Heron is on it! But it's getting worse. How will she protect a growing band of magicals who won't even raise a wand to protect themselves? Calling all family. This will take every Heron, even the little one with the secret superhero club, to take down the evil lawyer before he comes up with an even darker idea. Can Lucy figure out how to defeat this monster plaguing everyone's dreams before he turns into her nightmare?

Martha Carr, Michael Anderle (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Guardians of the Assassins

WAR THREATENS THE PARANORMAL COMMUNITY. IF THE ASSASSINS CAN'T PREVENT THE LOOMING BATTLE, SUPERNATURALS WILL CEASE TO EXIST. Morgan and her mates don't even have time to settle into their new home before the local wolf pack demands she turn herself over to the alphas. If she refuses, they vow to destroy everything she holds dear. Not one to back down from a fight, she confronts them and barely manages to escape with her life. Peace in the realm is fragile, and the incident draws the wrong attention. When she and her mates come under attack, secrets in the pack surface, threatening to destroy them from within. Refusing to give up her home without a fight, Morgan must face a trial with the odds stacked against her. Failure is not an option. As an assassin, it's her place to decide who lives and dies. If she makes one wrong choice, not only will she lose her new pack and her mates, it could annihilate the entire supernatural community. Contains mature themes.

Stacey Brutger (Author), Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Traci Odom